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Voykit pocket guide · Taiwan
Sanxia
Spend a half‑day on Sanxia Old Street and a 6‑hour hike to Wuliaojian; one day is enough unless you want to explore Manyueyuan forest.
Sanxia is a New Taipei district known for its historic Old Street, Hakka culture, and challenging mountain trails. The sights are clustered, so a single day covers the highlights; add a night only if you plan a longer forest trek.
- Country
- Taiwan
- Best months
- Oct–Apr
- Avoid
- Jun–Sep (typhoons, heavy rain)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- TWD
- Money
- Night markets, breakfast shops and many small restaurants take cash only; carry NT$1,000–2,000 in small notes.
- Daily spend
- Budget NT$600–900 excl. bed (check) · Mid NT$900–1,300 excl. bed (check) · High NT$1,300+ excl. bed (check) (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Chunghwa Telecom, Taiwan Mobile and FarEasTone sell tourist SIMs and eSIMs at TPE and KHH arrivals; a passport plus a second photo ID is required (check).
- Emergency
- Police 110 · Fire and ambulance 119 · Tourism helpline 0800-011-765
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 110 V · 60 Hz · US and Japanese plugs fit; European, UK and Australian plugs need an adapter, and 220 V-only appliances need a converter.
- Tipping
- Restaurants: No tip; a 10% service charge appears in many sit-down places and hotels.; Taxis: No tip; round up if you like.; Hotel porter: Not expected; NT$100 in luxury hotels if you want.; Private guide or driver: Not required; NT$200–500 a day or a meal is a thank-you.
- Water
- Treated at source, but locals boil or filter it. Filtered hot-and-cold dispensers are in stations, hotels and many public buildings; bottles cost NT$20–30.
- Toilets
- Free, clean toilets in every MRT station, convenience stores and department stores; paper goes in the toilet in most new buildings — follow the sign.
Get in
By air
- TPE · Taoyuan International Airport
- Main gateway for New Taipei; MRT Airport Line reaches Taipei in ~35 min.
Typical fares
- Taipei → Sanxia bus (702/703)
- about NT$70–90, 30–45 min (check schedule)
- Taxi from Dingpu to Wuliaojian trailhead
- NT$300–400, 10 min
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Take bus 702/703/705/706/939 from Taipei to Sanxia, or MRT to Dingpu Station then a short taxi (NT$300–400). Local buses and taxis serve the Old Street and trailheads.
See and do
Known for
- Sanxia Old Street
- Fu'an Temple
- Li Mei‑shu Memorial Gallery
- Manyueyuan National Forest Recreation Area
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Manyueyuan National Forest Recreation Area | Bus from Sanxia Old Street (route 702) about 30 min | ≈1 h total |
| Wuliaojian (五寮尖) hike | Taxi or Uber from Dingpu Station (NT$300–400) | ≈1 h travel, 6 h hike |
Sleep
- New Taipei City hotels
- No dedicated hotels in Sanxia; stay in nearby districts (e.g., Banqiao or Tamsui) and take a bus or MRT.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | 對不起duì bu qǐ |
| Thank you | 謝謝xiè xie |
| How much is it? | 多少錢？duō shǎo qián? |
| Where is the restroom? | 廁所在哪裡？cè suǒ zài nǎ lǐ? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: A nod or light handshake; 'nǐ hǎo'; avoid: Hugs with new acquaintances
- Handing things: Two hands for cards, gifts and money; avoid: Tossing money on the counter
- Gifts: Fruit or a boxed sweet for hosts; refuse once before accepting; avoid: Clocks, umbrellas, pears and anything in fours — they sound like death or parting
- MRT: Queue at the markings, give up priority seats; avoid: Eating, drinking or chewing gum past the gates
- Temples: Enter right, exit left; one or three sticks of incense; avoid: Stepping on thresholds; pointing at deities
- Home visit: Shoes off; slippers provided; avoid: Writing names in red ink
- Sensitive topics: Follow your host's lead; many people hold a range of views on identity and cross-strait ties; avoid: Assuming everyone thinks the same about China or the ROC's status
Scams and watch-outs
- Bus schedules may be limited on weekends; check the latest times.
- Wuliaojian hike is strenuous with steep rope sections; only attempt if experienced.
- Some temple opening hours are not posted; call ahead.
Sanxia is generally safe; traffic can be busy on main roads and trail sections are steep – use proper footwear and watch for sudden rain.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Sanxia yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Sanxia Old Street
- Fu'an Temple
- Li Mei‑shu Memorial Gallery
- Manyueyuan National Forest Recreation Area
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Sanxia official website: www.sanxia.ntpc.gov.tw/
- Wikivoyage: Sanxia, revision 5239897 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5239897
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Sanxia
請到這個地址
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
- Tourism helpline0800-011-765
US consulate in New Taipei (check address); other embassies in Taipei.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/sanxia). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.